Latest articles by Cale Hunt
I got my hands on Plugable's first Thunderbolt 5 laptop dock
Hardware Plugable launched its first Thunderbolt 5 dock, and I got my hands on a sample to see what it's all about. Here's what I think after a few hours with the dock.
Nexus Mods has been sold, and some PC gamers aren't happy
Gaming In a blog post today, the founder of Nexus Mods has stated that the site has changed ownership. As expected, the reactions from PC gamers are all over the place.
$80 Xbox games won't seem so bad when you see what I'm paying
Gaming The Outer Worlds 2 is the first Xbox game to hit $80 USD, and while that seems like a lot, you could be worse off living elsewhere.
Check out the best laptops for Microsoft Flight Simulator
Laptops Take to the virtual skies wherever you are with a gaming laptop capable of efficiently running Microsoft Flight Simulator without issue.
Need a laptop for video meetings? These are the best we've tested.
Laptops If you're in need of a great PC to use for video conferencing and Zoom meetings, these top-rated laptops we reviewed won't disappoint.
Don't let glare interfere; these top laptops all have bright screens
Laptops These high-scoring laptops have some of the brightest screens on the market.
These pre-built PCs are ideal for playing Flight Simulator
PC Flight Simulator is the premier title for anyone who loves to fly, and having the right PC for the job can make all the difference. Here are my favorites.
Out of all the PCs we've tested, these are our favorite AI laptops
Laptops We've been busy testing the latest and greatest AI hardware from all of the major brands. I've pulled the best-tested AI PCs to help you pick a winner, with some honorable mentions in tow.
The best 5G Windows laptops with LTE support in 2025
Laptops Windows laptops with 5G can keep you connected just about anywhere, even when you're outside of Wi-Fi range. They're perfect for professionals in all fields.
These are the best Core i9 and Core Ultra 9 laptops we've tested
Laptops Intel's Core i9 and Core Ultra 9 CPUs are among the industry's most powerful processors, and the laptops that feature them are phenomenal. These are our favorites that we've tested and reviewed.
Gaming meets art as Age of Empires teams up with the Louvre
Gaming The Louvre's new Mamluk Sultanate exhibit is using Age of Empires to help share its story, and there's a livestream happening on June 12 that you can't miss.
Why I recommend Snapdragon X laptops to replace Windows 10 PCs
Laptops Does your Windows 10 laptop feel sluggish? Does it not meet the requirements for a Windows 11 upgrade? Here's why I recommend upgrading to a Snapdragon X PC.
Maingear's new 18-inch gaming laptop is its first since 2009
Laptops The new Maingear Ultima 18 wants to replace your gaming desktop with the latest mobile hardware from Intel and NVIDIA, and it's available now.
Windows MR is alive again, thanks to one Microsoft engineer
Hardware Expected to arrive in Fall 2025, a new driver created by a Microsoft engineer will bridge Windows Mixed Reality headsets and SteamVR for continued use.
The lightest AI laptop just hit its lowest price ever
Deals If there's one OLED AI laptop I recommend to everyone, it's the Zenbook A14. It just so happens to be $250 cheaper right now, dropping it to the best price yet.
ChatGPT helps modder bypass locked firmware on an old tablet
AI It might be a fluke, or it might be a new method to fix devices with locked firmware. Either way, this is one of the coolest uses of ChatGPT I've seen.
Is the pricier Yoga Slim 9i a better PC than the Yoga Slim 7x?
Laptops Lenovo's Yoga Slim 9i (Gen 10) and Yoga Slim 7x (Gen 9) are among our highest-rated laptops, but which one suits you best?
AMD's RX 9060 XT is getting warm reviews ahead of launch
Hardware Gamers are desperate for a mid-range GPU with 16GB of VRAM that's reasonably priced, and it looks like AMD is about to deliver with its Radeon RX 9060 XT.
NVIDIA RTX GPUs seem to be causing issues with the Hell Is Us demo
Hardware Hell Is Us developer Rogue Factor recently released a PC demo on Steam, and it looks like NVIDIA RTX GPUs are having a hard time getting past the cinematic intro.
Civilization 7 is in trouble as its Steam rating slips
Gaming Civilization 7 represents a major shakeup to the Civ series, and not all players like the changes. Recent reviews on Steam have dropped to Mostly Negative.
You don't have to spend much to get a great pre-built PC for Minecraft
Minecraft Java and Bedrock versions of Minecraft have low PC system requirements, but that doesn't mean a more powerful PC can't make the experience far better. Here are the best pre-built PCs for Minecraft.
Many Copilot+ PCs are deeply discounted at Best Buy this week
Deals Best Buy is currently offering a bunch of deep discounts on Copilot+ PCs, making it a great time to upgrade from your old Windows 10 laptop.
Blink and you might miss it; this is the xMEMS 1mm fan-on-a-chip
Hardware High-performance, thin devices often don't have the space to fit a proper cooling system. That's changing with these micro fans. Here's what you need to know.
